India congratulates Egypt’s president-elect
June 25th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India Monday congratulated Egypt's president-elect Mohamed Morsi, who won an historic election Sunday, defeating his rival Ahmed Shafiq, a former premier and a senior leader ... Read more...
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Maldivian President Waheed to make first ever visit to India
May 10th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Mohamed Waheed, the new president of Maldives, will be in India on a five-day first ever official visit beginning Friday when he will ... Read more...
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Dr Haneef’s lawyer Rod Hodgson receives justice award in Australia
February 18th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 18 (ANI): The lawyer who led Indian doctor Dr Mohamed Haneef's compensation claim has been recognised for his efforts in the successful campaign.Rod Hodgson, who leads the Queensland practice ... Read more...
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Young Egyptian political organizers leading Old Guard in anti-government protests: NYT
January 31st, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Cairo, Jan.31 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing unrest in Egypt, an informal clique of Internet-savvy young political organizers could become the effective leaders of a decades-old opposition movement previously dominated ... Read more...
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Haneef’s lawyer silent on ‘$1m Oz Govt compensation’ Indian media report claim
December 22nd, 2010 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, Dec 22 (ANI): The lawyer of Mohamed Haneef, the Indian-origin doctor who was wrongly arrested over suspicion of involvement in the 2007 Glasgow International Airport terrorist attack, has refused to confirm ... Read more...
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Oz Govt. agrees to give Indian origin doctor substantial payout for wrong terror allegation
December 21st, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Dec.21 (ANI): An Indian doctor wrongly held in custody over terrorism allegations will receive a "substantial" and confidential payout from the Australian Government.Dr Mohamed Haneef returned to Australia last week ... Read more...
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Indian-origin Dr. Mohamed Haneef eyeing huge payout from Oz govt. over 2007 ordeal
December 18th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 18(ANI): Mohamed Haneef, the Indian-origin doctor who was arrested over suspicion of involvement in the 2007 Glasgow International Airport terrorist attack, is seeking "significant" compensation from the Australian government.According to ... Read more...
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Indian-origin Dr. Mohamed Haneef returning back to Australia for compensation talks
November 22nd, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, Nov 22 (ANI): Indian origin doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was falsely accused of terrorism and deprived of his working visa three years back, is reportedly returning back to Brisbane in Australia ... Read more...
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Malay court tells doctors to get female patients’ consent before taking pictures of private parts
September 3rd, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by ANI
Georgetown (Malaysia), Sep.3 (ANI): The Malaysian High Court has told surgeons in the country to obtain their female patients' consent before taking pictures of their intimate parts.Judicial Commissioner Chew Soo Ho, in ... Read more...
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Marijuana derivative may ease neuropathic pain sans side effects
July 2nd, 2010 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 2 (ANI): Scientists have found that a new compound similar to the active component of marijuana (cannabis) can provide effective pain relief without the mental and physical side effects of ... Read more...
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Tomb of royal scribe unearthed in Egypt
April 15th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 15(ANI): Archaeologists have found a burial tomb of an ancient royal scribe at a spot near Ismailia, east of Cairo, Egypt.The crypt is built of mud bricks and has rectangular ... Read more...
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Maldives Vice President Dr. Waheed calls on Ansari
February 19th, 2010 - 10:27 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 19(ANI): Maldives Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed called on his Indian counterpart Mohammad Hamid Ansari here on Friday and discussed issues of bilateral, regional and multilateral importance.Dr. Waheed, who ... Read more...
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Maldives Vice President Dr. Waheed meets President Patil
February 19th, 2010 - 10:26 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 19(ANI): Maldives Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed, who is on a state visit to India, met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Friday.Dr. Waheed, who is on his ... Read more...
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Celina launches new brand campaign of Egypt to attract Indian tourists
January 30th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Egypt's brand ambassador and Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly launched a new brand campaign and logo that brings alive all the wonders of this ancient land of the ... Read more...
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Heart disease, diabetes, cancer more fatal than AIDS: UN official
November 30th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (ANI): Heart diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer and diabetes are the world's top four killer diseases - more fatal than the much feared ailments like AIDS and influenza ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh wants public to develop faith in nuclear safety
September 30th, 2009 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the international community to work hand in hand to strengthen public trust and confidence about nuclear safety and security.Addressing the Indira ... Read more...
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3 steps to rehabilitate teeth suffering from beverage-triggered dental erosion
July 18th, 2009 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): A new report suggests three steps to rehabilitate teeth suffering from dental erosion due to the acidic content of beverages like sodas, citric juices or certain tea.Dr. ... Read more...
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A daily cup of black tea can stop tooth decay
December 6th, 2008 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 6 (ANI): Drinking a cup of black tea a day can help prevent tooth erosion, suggests a new research.According to researchers, the beverage protects teeth from rotting and has ... Read more...
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Vice President arrives in Maldives
November 10th, 2008 - 8:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Mrityunajay SinghMale, Nov 10 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has arrived in Maldives capital Male on a two-day visit, where he will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony ... Read more...
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Vice President leaves for Maldives for new presidents” swearing-in ceremony
November 10th, 2008 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
By Mrityunjay Singh
New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari today left for Maldives on a two-day visit, where he will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the ... Read more...
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VP leaves for Maldives tomorrow for new presidents swearing-in ceremony
November 9th, 2008 - 8:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 9 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari will leave on a two-day visit to Maldives on Monday, where he will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the ... Read more...
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Blame game over Dr Haneef terrorism case breaks out Down Under
October 24th, 2008 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney , Oct 24 (ANI): The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have reportedly passed the obligation of charging Dr Mohamed Haneef with terrorism on to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).In ... Read more...
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Aussie Police had found jihadist materials in Dr Haneefs flat after arrest
October 23rd, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 23 (ANI): The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have revealed that a search of Dr Mohamed Haneef''s apartment shortly after he was arrested from Sydney last year had found some ... Read more...
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Oz Police knew they lacked evidence before Dr Haneef was charged for terror
October 16th, 2008 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney , Oct 16 (ANI): The legal team representing Dr Mohamed Haneef of Indian origin, who was arrested on terror charges but subsequently released, has obtained documents under Freedom of Information ... Read more...
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Haneef case: Oz police needs UK’’s consent to make their submissions public
August 4th, 2008 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug.4 (ANI): The Australian Federal Police has said that without the consent of the British authorities, it would be impossible for them to make public their submissions on investigations related ... Read more...
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Last Oz govt always took Dr Haneef as guilty
July 1st, 2008 - 11:19 am ICT by ANI
Sydney , July 1 (ANI): Quoting confidential documents which were released on their demand, the lawyers representing Dr Mohamed Haneef, of Indian origin, have said that the previous John Howard government ... Read more...
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Haneef’s close pal was grilled for five days
May 31st, 2008 - 3:13 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): Australian investigators used special star chamber powers to force a close friend of Bangalore-based Dr.Mohamed Haneef to give evidence in a secret five-day interrogation by the Australian ... Read more...
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Ex-Oz Minister Andrews’ to reveal that Haneef evidence was withheld
April 30th, 2008 - 12:34 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Apr.30 (ANI): Former Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews is expected to tell an inquiry commission looking into the Dr. Mohamed Haneef case that Australian Federal Police did not inform him ... Read more...
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Keelty, Andrews may miss public grilling in Dr Haneef case
April 25th, 2008 - 11:56 am ICT by admin
Sydney, Apr 25 (ANI): Former Australian immigration minister Kevin Andrews and the countrys Police Commissioner Mick Keelty are likely to escape public grilling at the inquiry into the prosecution of Dr ... Read more...
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Aussie Senator asks why police still investigating Dr Haneef case
April 4th, 2008 - 11:24 am ICT by admin
Sydney, Apr 4 (ANI): An Australian Senator has asked the countrys Federal Police as to what the nine police officers were investigating into Dr Mohamed Haneefs case. She said now, after ... Read more...
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Dr Haneef inquiry needs powers to compel witnesses to testify, says Indian docs lawyer
April 3rd, 2008 - 10:49 am ICT by admin
Sydney, Mar 3 (ANI): Indian doctor Dr Mohamed Haneefs lawyer has said the government inquiry into the case needed the coercive powers to compel witnesses to testify, or it would become ... Read more...
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Haneef urges Australian Government to widen scope of inquiry
March 17th, 2008 - 1:29 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Mar.17 (ANI): Bangalore-based Dr. Mohamed Haneef has urged the Kevin Rudd Government in Australia to widen the scope of the judicial inquiry into last year's bungled investigation against him.
In an ... Read more...
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India begins another round of talks with the IAEA
February 25th, 2008 - 11:53 pm ICT by admin
Vienna ( Austria ), Feb 25 (ANI): Senior officials of the Indian Government and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) have begun another round of talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ... Read more...
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Dr Haneef still indecisive about returning to Australia
January 21st, 2008 - 11:38 am ICT by admin
Sydney, Jan 21 (ANI): Even after being cleared by the Australian Federal Court and the countrys Government, Indian doctor Dr Mohamed Haneef, who was falsely linked to terrorists in July last year, ... Read more...
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Haneef lawyer tells Oz police to get its act together
January 8th, 2008 - 5:54 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Jan.8 (ANI): Peter Russo, the lawyer representing former terror suspect Dr. Mohamed Haneef has called on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to "get their act together" so that his client can ... Read more...
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